419 scam: " Mr. Philip Ikeazor." <test3@biznetvigator.com> RE: For your consideration:

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"419" Scam – Advance Fee / Fake Lottery Scam

The so-called "419" scam is a type of fraud dominated by criminals from Nigeria and other countries in Africa. Victims of the scam are promised a large amount of money, such as a lottery prize, inheritance, money sitting in some bank account, etc.

Victims never receive this non-existent fortune but are tricked into sending their money to the criminals, who remain anonymous. They hide their real identity and location by using fake names and fake postal addresses as well as communicating via anonymous free email accounts and mobile phones.

Keep in mind that scammers DO NOT use their real names when defrauding people.
The criminals either abuse names of real people or companies or invent names or addresses.
Any real people or companies mentioned below have NO CONNECTION to the scammers!

Read more about such scams here or in our 419 FAQ. Use the Scam-O-Matic to verify suspect emails.

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Some comments by the Scam-O-Matic about the following email:

This email uses a separate reply address that is different from the sender address. Spammers use this to get replies even when the original spam sending accounts have been shut down. Also, sometimes the sender addresses are legitimate looking but fake and only the reply address is actually an email account controlled by the scammers.
The following phrases in this message should put you on alert:
- "i will like you to " (a common phrase found in 419 scams)
- "utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "observe utmost confidentiality" (scammers urge victims to keep the transaction secret because they don't want anyone to point out to them that it is a scam)
- "lagos" (a location commonly mentioned in 419 scams)
This email message is a 419 scam. Please see our 419 FAQ for more details on such scams.

Fraud email example:

From: " Mr. Philip Ikeazor." <test3@biznetvigator.com>
Reply-To: " Mr. Philip Ikeazor." <philipikeazor2001@yahoo.co.jp>
Date: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 02:02:08 +0800 (HKT)
Subject: RE: For your consideration:

From: Mr. Philip Ikeazor.
Executive Director Corporate and International Banking
Union Bank of Nigeria Plc (UBNP)
36, Marina Street, Lagos-Nigeria
Tel: +234-1-7760439

RE: For your consideration:

Attn: Sir/Madam,

I am writing this letter in confidence believing that it is the wish of God for you to help me. God Almighty will bless and reward you abundantly and you would never regret this. Please, donâ€™t take this email as a junk mail or Internet scam email this offer is true/real.

I am the Group Executive Director of Union Bank Plc (UBNP) of Lagos Branch and hereto used my Good Office to discover the sum of US$10Million that was abandoned in our Bank for 23 years as a result of Death of the Beneficiary.

Furthermore, I would like to partner with you and the money will be paid into your account for us to share in the ratio of 60% for me and 40% for you. There is no risk/legal implication involved. This is simple, I will like you to provide immediately your full names and contact address also your direct telephone number so that the Attorney will prepare the necessary documents and affidavits which will put you in place as the beneficiary.

Please observe utmost confidentiality, and rest assured that this transaction would be most profitable for both of us because I shall require your assistance to invest my share in your country.

I look forward to hear from you soon.

Respectfully,

Mr. Philip Ikeazor.
Executive Director Corporate and International Banking
Union Bank Plc,
Lagos, Nigeria.
Tel:+234-1-776-0439

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